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Dear friends, a forbidden love interest, and a death and life crisis change the Rev. Calline Simpson’s fundamental beliefs about herself and her God. Calling its first female pastor and, twelve years later, considering a call to an out homosexual (late 1980s), the members of High Dunes First United Congregational Church face their own crucible. Only by divine supervision and alchemy is the mid-sized congregation at Lake Michigan emboldened to sing its allelulias.
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About the Book
Looking for a page turner that captures progressive church values from the perspective of a female rev., among the first females ordained in the mainline church. The novel is ill-fitting for typical Christian markets---no preaching or saccharin moralizing (and yes, the characters kiss and more)--- so the reader can relax and enjoy how a mainline church grapples with glbt concerns, religion vs. spirituality, and the interface of authentic Jesus-morality and life---late' 80s.
About the Author
Betsy P. Skinner is a retired United Church of Christ minister who lives in north central Florida, near family whose forebearers moved into the region in the late 1800’s. Betsy is an elementary substitute teacher and tutor, writer, and hobby farmer, with a developing knack for mule skinn(er)ing. She currently serves as her mother’s companion in a skilled nursing facility.